Widdowson Wood, Derbyshire - About 5 ¼ acres, £45,000

Well growing, tall and straight pines mingle with some larch, covering about half the area of this productive woodland. Beneath these maturing trees, a flourishing layer of self-seeded saplings is emerging, remnants of the greater historic forest around Widdowson Wood. Oak, rowan and birch are all doing well and given light and space these species will quickly recolonize areas where the softwood trees are cleared, if so desired. Sensitive thinning would promote this diversification and also provide a sustainable supply of domestic fire wood.

The remainder of Widdowson Wood is mostly broadleaved trees with a more open woodland floor – a stunning carpet of bluebells in the Spring. The deciduous mix has quite a selection of straight growing oaks, some attaining a good size, as well as beech and sycamore trees.

Access to the wood is via a shared track, that runs along the southern boundary. From the ride-stop entrance it is a short walk through the fresh-scented pines to the broadleaved area of the woodland. Along the northern edge is an open swaithe of ground, filled with foxgloves and grasses with views across Birdholme Brook and the golf course which lies beyond, frequented by many bird species, the area is filled with their song and calls.

The Peak District National Park was the first of the English National Parks, established in 1951 to protect its stunningly beautiful scenery for leisure and enjoyment. Laying at the southern tip of the Pennines, the name is derived from ‘peac’ meaning hill and the Park’s symbol is a millstone, made from gritstone that is over 300 million years old.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Local manager

How to find this woodland

You are welcome to visit this wood
by yourself, but please ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you - many
of our woodlands do not have mobile phone
reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them
to your phone/tablet/laptop.

Do remember to also check that it is still available for sale.
If you have seen the woodland and wish to be accompanied on a second more detailed visit
please contact our local manager.

Maps

Directions

Just 2 miles from Chesterfield, 15 miles from Sheffield and 30 miles from Nottingham.

From M1 junction 29 take the A617 signed to Chesterfield.

Follow the A617 dual carriage way for about 4 miles and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A61 signed to Derby and Matlock.

Continue on the A61, after passing the Tesco Express turn right at the traffic lights sign posted for Matlock (A632) and Buxton (A619).

Follow this road up the hill and at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A632 signed to Matlock.

Pass Walton Hospital on the left.

Continue up hill and at the traffic lights go straight on past the Texaco garage.

Follow the A632 Matlock road for about 1½ miles until you reach a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign on the left. Pull in here and park ensuring the gated access is left clear.

On foot now, climb the stile and follow the farm track for about 400 metres until the gate into Walton woods is reached.

Widdowson Wood is approximately 200 metres track, on the left.

Boundaries:

Are indicated by pink markings, on posts along the western boundary, all other boundary markings are on trees.

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Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.